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I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELDOCIOBERIL 1993 ZONING FILE #1859 CONT. It was moved bv Hurr, seconded by Kelley, to adopt Resolution #3338 for applicant Jeffrey D. Mueller, 222 Bederwood Drive, granting side and front line setback variances to permit reconstruction of a detached garage subject to applicant applying for the legal combination of all three separate parcels. Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#9) #1860 ZELMA MCKINNEY, 3599 LIVINGSTON AVENUE - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Mrs. McKinney and her daughter, Gayle Siegler were present. Mabusth explained that applicant is applying for a conditional use permit to allow the continuation of a nonconforming duplex use. She went on to explain that Planning Commission members viewed the property and felt it appeared to fit in with neighboring residences. The Planning Commission also questioned whether the City could legally not approve the Conditional Use Permit. There no aeadline for applying for a conditional use permit to allow the continuation of a nonconforming use in the code. Hurr asked when the property was sewered. Mabusth stated it was sewered sometime in the early 1960’s. Mayor Callahan asked if the City can enforce the owner-occupancy status of the property. Citv Attorney Staunton stated that he would have to review the information. There was discussion reprding the various possible off-street parking spaces in addition to the two- stall garage and where they could be placed. It was moved by Kelley, seconded by Jabbour to table action until the City Attorney can review the case and determine whether the City can enforce the owner-occupied status. Ayes 4, Nays I. voted nay, stating that she feels the use should be allowed because there was no deadline required in which residents had to apply. (#10) #1861 JEFFREY S, LEECH, 720 NORTH ARM DRIVE - VARIANCES RESOLUTION #3339 Mrs. Leech was present. Mabusth explained that applicant seeks approval to permit installation of a new fo^dation under m e.xisting detached garage require side and street setbacks and hardcover variance. The proposal will reduce the already e.xcessive structural lot coverage on the property. Planning commission recommended approval. Hurr expressed concern about inadequate documentation in that the survey does not show all improvements. It was moved bv Hurr, seconded by Kelley, to adopt Resolution #3339 for applicant Jeffrey S. Le^h. 720 North Arm Drive for setback, hardcover and lot coverage variances to permit the installation of a new foundation beneath the existing detached garage. A\es 5, Nays 0.